HOW I BECAME A D1 BASKETBALL PLAYER

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  • @exoticandre5341
    @exoticandre5341 Рік тому +559

    Dakota, I’m a 14 year old 9th grader and you inspire me so much. I’ve been following ur workouts and it’s helped me since your advice too. I’ve improved so much since middle school basketball. Keep grinding bro ❤

    • @dukesogoated
      @dukesogoated Рік тому +43

      Fax bro i jus started hooping at ur age and dakota has helped me improve like crazy

    • @dakotarivers
      @dakotarivers  Рік тому +127

      You’re awesome dude, I’m so proud of you

    • @benblanco7575
      @benblanco7575 Рік тому +8

      @@dakotarivers nah Fr thankyou

    • @Himmmothy
      @Himmmothy Рік тому +3

      @@dakotariversthanks man you just made me see that I have an opportunity to go into college basketball I got two more year left of high school thanks so much man ❤

    • @Mr.DoTooMuch873
      @Mr.DoTooMuch873 Рік тому +1

      Damn you glazing 😭😭

  • @BeerbodGaming
    @BeerbodGaming Рік тому +178

    Dakota im a 36 year old 5’9 that had an acl injury. Stopped playing for around 10 years. Slowly working my way back to the game. And just wanna say thank you for inspiring me.

  • @Castro_Music
    @Castro_Music Рік тому +58

    I'm 14 years old, started hooping as a 13 year old, saw your channel, I'm following your videos and workouts and I improved like CRAZY! Thanks for the help man!

    • @SprizBeats
      @SprizBeats Рік тому +2

      Same man I’m nervous for high school but gl and I hope u make the team

    • @MKZ-4
      @MKZ-4 Рік тому +1

      @@SprizBeatshey man you’ll be fine just remember to practice the hardest out of anyone you know and you’ll make it

    • @zuko_fraggs
      @zuko_fraggs 11 місяців тому

      Funny u see Julian Newman 😂😂😂

  • @drescott4871
    @drescott4871 Рік тому +6

    Man needed this!!! I just tore my patellar tendon and had surgery. This video man I’ll tell you what you just gave me more confidence ! Means a lot! Keep doing what your doing big dawg!

  • @williamafoakwah5395
    @williamafoakwah5395 Рік тому +5

    I am 27 years old and still chasing my ball dreams. I came across your channel, very powerful and encouraging. I am following this journey. All the best my brother.

  • @riza2tuff
    @riza2tuff 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m about to be a freshman Dakota, *5’11*, your workouts I’ve been copying since the old vlog videos. everything you’ve taught in your video has shaped me into receiving a D1 offer from unv. Of Wisconsin, unv. Of Arizona, unv. Of oreganon thank you so much for everything man❤

  • @SaveLinkAs
    @SaveLinkAs Рік тому +33

    You've always been a huge inspiration, keep it up bro ✌

  • @fardeens2532
    @fardeens2532 Рік тому +12

    dakota, I’m a 6’ 3” 8th grader and ur videos inspire me. you really give me insight into what it’s like on a higher level, and ur workouts help a ton.

    • @KylianMbappeRmafc
      @KylianMbappeRmafc 7 місяців тому

      Any tips to get taller? I’m 5’8 and in 7th grade

    • @Wxvey524
      @Wxvey524 4 місяці тому

      how tall were you in 7th? im 5 7 in 7th idk if im cooked

    • @jakecathey7061
      @jakecathey7061 3 місяці тому

      @@Wxvey524definitely not cooked I was 4’8 in 7th now I’m 5’9 10th going to 11th

    • @fardeens2532
      @fardeens2532 2 місяці тому

      @@Wxvey524 i was 5'10" but i gave up on hoop dreams now i just eat good n workout lol

    • @fardeens2532
      @fardeens2532 2 місяці тому

      @@KylianMbappeRmafc eat

  • @isaacmorrison12
    @isaacmorrison12 Рік тому +33

    Dakota you’re a huge inspiration for me. I’m a 5’10 13 year old who’s the team captain and PG for my 8th grade team. My dream is to go D1 and you’re helping me a lot. I watch all your vids. You’re a big inspiration for me man

  • @Whoisehren
    @Whoisehren Рік тому +5

    Tbh I just wanna say thank you, since last year you’ve kept me on my feet tbh, your workout changed my body when I kept consistent

  • @danielfriedman2297
    @danielfriedman2297 Рік тому +3

    Dakota, I'm a 14.5 yr who plays at a foreign country and your videos for sure help inspiring and making me believe I can do it ❤️bro thank you so much

  • @ChulumancoShange
    @ChulumancoShange Місяць тому

    Yow Dakota just letting you know you also got fans in South Africa 🇿🇦, what your doing is amazing work.... I've learned so much from your workouts to your basketball journey. I started playing Basketball this year February I'm a 6'2 small forward it's been tough but I get motivated by your videos and I'm disciplined 💪🏾🏀

  • @yg17_3
    @yg17_3 Рік тому +1

    man, im 11th grader from a small town from Russia and u motivate me to move toward by increasing my athletism and other basketball skills.
    I want to say you that u are moving to the right direction and you will become the best nba player ever.

  • @Yuyu_8
    @Yuyu_8 Рік тому +3

    Hey Dakota, I'm a 5'6 12 yr/o 7th grader and I would like to thank you so much for inspiring me, I'm a self-thought player that picked up basketball not more than a year ago, currently I'm a starter with only 4 ppg but you inspire me to do the work and train myself harder so tysm.
    My dream is to play D1 basketball and from there make it to the NBA.

  • @denzeleghan5156
    @denzeleghan5156 Рік тому +1

    Man you inspire me. Playing the game for the love of it. Even if it’s not NBA you’re making the most out of your journey.

  • @J17-..J
    @J17-..J 3 місяці тому +3

    Dakota you inspired me so much back then I was 16 and I wanted to make the nba and you inspired me to keep going and now I’m starting in my high school team I’ve gotten way taller from 6’1 to 6’6 and I think it’s because of my dedication and the confidence that you gave me and I just want to say thank and I’m wondering what should I do when I graduate high school where should I go where should I start? I just want to say thank you🙏 because you gave me the confidence to keep on going❤

    • @tlmatrix
      @tlmatrix Місяць тому

      16 and 6'6 that crazy I'm 15 and 5'11 and I play JV😂

  • @omie8578
    @omie8578 Рік тому +6

    Love the video bro. You’ve really inspired me to keep grinding to get a D1 offer. I started playing basketball 2 years ago (I’m 17) and I’ve worked hard enough to compete with high level highschool prospects. I hope I can make it before highschool is over.

    • @rcply9719
      @rcply9719 Рік тому +1

      so you started playing at 15 as a sophomore??? That’s what I’m doing rn it’s my first year I’m a 15 yr old sophomore but I’m 5,8 and not any good 😢

    • @mikhailavanesov5912
      @mikhailavanesov5912 Рік тому

      @@rcply9719 same height, same age bro. dont worry bout it just work twice as hard as the rest of them

  • @5Star_Basketball
    @5Star_Basketball Рік тому +2

    Dakota is the my biggest basketball inspiration

  • @bloodfireow7380
    @bloodfireow7380 Рік тому +2

    The GOAT is back!

  • @ShadeDavison-qh1dt
    @ShadeDavison-qh1dt 11 місяців тому

    “That’s not a dunk.” Got me dying! But fr you’re awesome man!

  • @balling-cw7ek
    @balling-cw7ek 10 місяців тому

    I'm young at only 10 years old, but your advice helps me a lot at basketball and my vert.

  • @Winnersclubpodcast1
    @Winnersclubpodcast1 Рік тому +3

    Great journey! Love that you shared your story👏🏾

  • @mjbabafemi6107
    @mjbabafemi6107 Рік тому +1

    I'm a freshman in college that goes to Syracuse university and always dreamed of playing college basketball. i am going to try out my sophomore year and I can say you have really help me to not give up and thank you for that

  • @fall9412
    @fall9412 4 місяці тому

    I know I’m really late, but currently 14 going into 9th grade next year. But we have similar things going for us. I’m currently 6’2-6’3 and I went from C-team 3rd string to B-team 2nd string. Averaging 0 in everything to 4 pts, 10 rebounds, 15 assist, and 3 blocks. now I’m doing vertical training, while playing AAU and practicing everyday

  • @mufasa4294
    @mufasa4294 Рік тому +3

    Can't wait to see bro in an NBA jersey

  • @csgoshorts6736
    @csgoshorts6736 Рік тому +1

    Dakota, you're very inspiring. Thank you so much💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

  • @MohammedRUddin
    @MohammedRUddin Рік тому +18

    Hey Dakota bro you are crazy inspiring I’m a 14 year old 5’5 8th grade team captain PG who is trying to play D1 as well. Love your vids

    • @mvplol17
      @mvplol17 Рік тому +2

      same but i'm a 5'11 9th grader

    • @divanmines
      @divanmines Рік тому +1

      5'5 14 good luck bro xd

    • @xum0007
      @xum0007 Рік тому

      @@divanmines he can grow to 6 feet and that’s a suitable size for a guard… you need a lot of genuine skill tho to get by under 6’3

    • @jaithakur3913
      @jaithakur3913 Рік тому +1

      @@xum0007 d1’s second leading scorer is only 5”11 so with hard work it’s more than possible

    • @divanmines
      @divanmines Рік тому +1

      @@xum0007 of course, with hard work you can acheive anything in basketball

  • @srymarsh3146
    @srymarsh3146 Рік тому +2

    good stuff bro keep working. I wanna see you in the nba one day you'll dominate. thanks for the inspiration

  • @miguelpaz1
    @miguelpaz1 Рік тому

    Long story short confidence is key im rooting for you man

  • @juanarteaga2930
    @juanarteaga2930 Рік тому +1

    Yo bro really nice, watching you from Norway💪🏼👍🏼 Keep grinding and God bless!

  • @maxwellj7536
    @maxwellj7536 7 місяців тому

    Thanks bro I have been studying basketball and being a greater player and am still young at 15 but am getting closer to my dreams and watching your videos helps inspire me and get myself that much better thanks for really cool videos love your effort in editing I did video edits and I can tell you work really hard on your videos and being a greater person everyday keep grinding 🏀🍳🔥

  • @chris_ogaldez8307
    @chris_ogaldez8307 Рік тому +5

    Can you please do how to become a better defender in basketball

  • @digga1
    @digga1 Рік тому +2

    You got NBA potential fr, I've been watching your videos g. you got that 💯

  • @skullcrusher4598
    @skullcrusher4598 Рік тому +3

    Hey Dakota maybe cool to see some more videos which show more about your life like your other hobbies/day in the life

  • @towfu4393
    @towfu4393 Рік тому

    I’m a 12th grader and had my acl torn months ago, I only have 3 months to condition myself for college and hopefully I get to be picked for the varsity team. Your videos really are an inspiration for me to grind my way to become a great player 🙌🏼

  • @LiamArriola-l5v
    @LiamArriola-l5v Рік тому

    love your story bro i watch your vids every single day many times and i appreciate it so much, it motivates and inspire me. nice work❤

  • @drsins7970
    @drsins7970 Рік тому +1

    I followed ur home workout routine and I got so much better since then.I’m 6”1 and being 14 and Irish that gives me an advantage but with the workout I got stronger so I got better in the paint and I can shoot from deeper now

  • @nikzaim9832
    @nikzaim9832 Рік тому +1

    Ive never played basketball, but i enjoy all your videos 🥰

  • @icespiceoverratted
    @icespiceoverratted Рік тому

    tysm bro you inspire me so much and help me feel motivated on bad days. keep it up man

  • @cheesy8056
    @cheesy8056 Рік тому

    Dudes a inspiration fr

  • @Giddey16
    @Giddey16 14 днів тому

    thankyou so much im a 2ft 3' 85 year old male who has dreams of making the wnba these will help thankyou so much

  • @micro1208
    @micro1208 Рік тому

    Crazy I just started hooping last year but i new that i loved it within the first month have been averaging 10/6/1 your video's helped me improved so much keep dropping bangers! hope you break that record :)

  • @fifavc19
    @fifavc19 Рік тому +1

    Nahh dropping 30 and grabbing 20 boards a game at 5 is crazy 🔥

  • @Kungi112
    @Kungi112 Рік тому +84

    i started hoopin at 12, I immediately started training hard, i just turned 15 a week ago, I'm about 5'9, i think I will be around 6'2 or 6'3 because my dad is 6'2 and all the guys in my family hit late growth spurts. I have improved so much and become a much better scorer, i'm hoping to go d1 one day.

    • @kodape1
      @kodape1 Рік тому +10

      Brother just wait till u hit 16 or 17 trust me just wait u will grow just patience

    • @Kungi112
      @Kungi112 Рік тому +4

      @@kodape1 thank you bro i hope so

    • @nicolasgains
      @nicolasgains Рік тому +3

      Do not let height be a determinant factor for you to pursue a basketball career. You will definitely grow taller, but with the height you already have, you only need to become more skilled than the rest of the competition. Good luck

    • @Kungi112
      @Kungi112 Рік тому +2

      @@nicolasgains thank you, and of course, I have been working really hard, getting up to train before school, after school, now i have summer holidays and i've been working out everyday tryna make it happen

    • @nicolasgains
      @nicolasgains Рік тому +2

      @@Kungi112 That's great news to hear, If you are that commited then it's just a matter of time. Also, remember that sleep is important as it will allow you to learn skills, drills& coordinate easier. Try to be consistent with the time you go to sleep and the time you wake up(get 9 hrs of actual sleep and not just going to bed assuming you Will instantly sleep). Happy holidays

  • @YungDario
    @YungDario 10 місяців тому

    I'm 15 years old and im 5'7 i might get to 5'9 or 5'10 beacuse of my dad. My hopes on getting in D1 went down after i realized i wasn't going to be tall enough. Even like that you're a big inspiration for me to do what i can even when everybody is taller than me

  • @hetoodiff00000
    @hetoodiff00000 Рік тому +1

    i didnt make my 6th grade team either this year you have inspired me to keep going and u earned a brand new sub

  • @iaintmissin
    @iaintmissin Рік тому

    Super humble, much respect

  • @isolation9626
    @isolation9626 Рік тому

    I lived in UK and I'm now 14 and I start hoppin at the age of 13 and I'm like 6 ft now and this video motivate me Thx man

  • @Pig343-p5m
    @Pig343-p5m Рік тому

    Dakota will you please make a video on finishing around the rim

  • @nicolaseskr6150
    @nicolaseskr6150 Рік тому

    Your an inspiration. Love your videos

  • @WhoIsDavis
    @WhoIsDavis Рік тому

    Dakota you inspire me a lot and I dream of being a d1 and i train every week to get there and 8th grade going into high school next years hopefully i do good

  • @brianimoa9623
    @brianimoa9623 Рік тому

    You've encouraged me alot bro

  • @cmart3107
    @cmart3107 Рік тому

    dakota you made bleacher report with your dunk!!!!!

  • @lcilpop7800
    @lcilpop7800 Рік тому

    Im 18 and 4 foot 4 inches, you are such a inspiration. I hope i make it to the nba

  • @jalaladdintahir4186
    @jalaladdintahir4186 Рік тому

    i know the pain of goggles fogging up

  • @brianimoa9623
    @brianimoa9623 Рік тому

    Keep up the work man

  • @Garnacho17Edits
    @Garnacho17Edits Рік тому +3

    Dakota, I’m a 14 year old and I started practicing at 12. I want to play D1 for a college like Mizzou, Clemson, OKS, schools like that. You have given me so much confidence to keep going. I’m a 5’6-5’7 8th grader and I play PG. If you don’t mind me asking, why did you pick FGCU over schools like. Clemson, Georgia, and Kansas State

    • @dp-116
      @dp-116 Рік тому +1

      Re-watch the video. He clearly explains why he chose FGCU

  • @doanldle1017
    @doanldle1017 Місяць тому

    Great job bro

  • @Ibralifts
    @Ibralifts Рік тому

    Yoooooo!
    Love from England I am 15 trying to get to d1
    Ur the most incredible UA-camr there is
    🐐🐐🐐👍🏿

  • @benjaminkoop2677
    @benjaminkoop2677 Рік тому +1

    Dakota, could you do a ball handling workout video?
    ps love your content 💙

  • @mehran2shifty
    @mehran2shifty Рік тому +2

    Music used in video? Please bro

  • @danielroxsander2668
    @danielroxsander2668 Рік тому +1

    hey dakota, speak the name of the song you put in your intro and theme in the videos please!!!

  • @ThatGuyLevi3
    @ThatGuyLevi3 6 місяців тому +1

    Im 14 in 8th grade and i had 30 points this season in middle school, i averaged a 16 point double double with ur help thanks so much also my one problem is i play at a really small school how can i get eyes from colleges as a person who goes to a small school

  • @ezekielmatta
    @ezekielmatta Рік тому +2

    Big w broooooo

  • @goofycalculator2850
    @goofycalculator2850 Рік тому

    Welcome back

  • @ohbell4147
    @ohbell4147 Рік тому +1

    love the videos man! what is your college major if you don't mind me asking ? much love :)

  • @Griff_08
    @Griff_08 7 місяців тому +1

    Dakota did you use any recruiting websites during your high school career

  • @DrzZy-np2yp
    @DrzZy-np2yp Рік тому

    im 16 and 6’3 hopefully still growing going d1 would be my dream and im working very hard to get there

  • @imskyzfn8004
    @imskyzfn8004 Рік тому

    When bro finna commit to the draft, the lakers need you😅😅

  • @annasm2
    @annasm2 Рік тому

    Hi Dakota, I was wondering if you could post a video about the stretches you do before dunks or basketball I tore my muscle because I was jumping to touch the rime( dunk ) and I don’t want it to happen again so if you could please make a video or reply with some it would be great

  • @---ef8no
    @---ef8no Рік тому

    Bro...
    Please drop the more video pls

  • @Samsulekclippsss
    @Samsulekclippsss Рік тому

    Aye bro you inspired me I’m tryna go d1 , I’m 6”3 at 14

  • @BASUNARAYAN
    @BASUNARAYAN Рік тому +1

    can u make a video on ball handling and conditioning drills....pls hear my request .....cause i follow your videos only for improving my craft...love from india

  • @bsbacz1887
    @bsbacz1887 Рік тому

    Dakota I jus need a strecht/mobility routine 😫

  • @anurodhgurung6478
    @anurodhgurung6478 Рік тому

    Im a 9the grader 5'10 Combo Guard. Trying to make it D1 but its hard being overseas. I can touch rim but idk my vert

  • @gamaka1382
    @gamaka1382 Рік тому

    Dakota will you going to nba draft?

  • @pilipinoballer11
    @pilipinoballer11 Рік тому +1

    im 13, 5’2.5-5’3 and i want to play d1 so badly but the doctor told me i would be 5’10-5’11 when im an adult so idk

  • @Footyfuze
    @Footyfuze Рік тому

    Are you going to the NBA draft big man?

  • @Jordandavisbayjr
    @Jordandavisbayjr 10 місяців тому

    Yo Dakota for my middle school you gotta play AAU to make it but I’m from “that” side of town and it’s hard to play AAU for me like what I’m posed to do I need some advice, you think that you need to play AAU to play high level basketball

  • @Reyuzen
    @Reyuzen Рік тому

    im 16 im unathletic im a average shooter and im short and i crumble under pressure
    im holding onto the last slither of hope to see if working on my body gets me anywhere
    i just might quit it
    i dont think im built for this

  • @bilalahmed4361
    @bilalahmed4361 Рік тому

    DROP SOME VIDEOS PLZZZZZ

  • @mihnea408
    @mihnea408 Рік тому +2

    Hi Dakota!I have a question,you think i can play college basketball with no history of playing lower division basketball.The reason is that in my city there is no basketball club/team.What do you think?

  • @h1zly
    @h1zly Рік тому +1

    Warm video, i like it

  • @johnwilliams-qn8mx
    @johnwilliams-qn8mx Рік тому

    Bro just to know, does a good basketball player like you with shot, bag and bounce have a good look to be in the NBA?

  • @mansourhoops
    @mansourhoops Рік тому

    I’m 13 yrs old. 5,7. With absolutely no muscle but I’m tryna improve

  • @james_bak
    @james_bak Рік тому +1

    Hey man, i was wondering what stretches were you doing during your rehab ?

  • @UnlistedVenom
    @UnlistedVenom Рік тому

    Am i trippin or did Dekota just gain 3k+ subs in 2 days..

  • @ColeWorld-je2xj
    @ColeWorld-je2xj Рік тому

    Your my idol

  • @vladimirdolgov-lh1pp
    @vladimirdolgov-lh1pp 7 місяців тому

    Dakota I’m trying to find the intro song but can’t can you help me out

  • @micahsglcollier5349
    @micahsglcollier5349 4 місяці тому

    Hey, I wanna know how I should condition my body

  • @hukiye7634
    @hukiye7634 Рік тому +1

    Can deadlifts stunt my growth, I'm talking abt lightweight lifts for strength and explosiveness (I'm 6'0" just turned 16)

    • @xum0007
      @xum0007 Рік тому

      I don’t know if it’s a myth but apparently like 50% of boys stop growing in height at 16… muscle growth continues several years later but 16 is the limit for boys and 14 for girls. My pediatrician said 18 but idk. As for if lifting stunts growth, it can if you injure your spine or compress it in some way.

    • @kriosthrive
      @kriosthrive Рік тому

      Yes it can bro. If you want body strength do calistenics and for legs do plyometrics with your own body weight. These can help you a lot and you will improve your vertical also.
      You can use dumbells for squads.

  • @the_only_glover4054
    @the_only_glover4054 6 місяців тому

    Bro, I just thought about it. Do you know Brandon Dwyer 😂

  • @rihespinoza4456
    @rihespinoza4456 Рік тому

    I’m in 9th grade rn and I got hight hopes for myself I wanna make it like you

  • @EgeSar
    @EgeSar Рік тому

    ı think ı am the first turkish subscriber for you

  • @bitnerphilpott
    @bitnerphilpott Рік тому

    are you going to enter for the NBA draft

  • @todorzivadinovic
    @todorzivadinovic Рік тому +1

    Dakota, I’m a 14 year old 9th grader and you inspire me so much. I'm 5'9 and an overseas player you think i can go d1?

    • @franektwarowski5118
      @franektwarowski5118 Рік тому

      He can’t really answer that question by just knowing age and height

    • @pietroalesso5186
      @pietroalesso5186 Рік тому +1

      Focus on fking playing and work out dont compare yourself to d1 players. You eventually wil get there

    • @todorzivadinovic
      @todorzivadinovic Рік тому

      @@franektwarowski5118 so what should i add in there so he can anwser my question?

    • @todorzivadinovic
      @todorzivadinovic Рік тому

      @@pietroalesso5186 ty king🔥🔥🔥

  • @muxtyzz
    @muxtyzz Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video I’m 14 years old and like 5’11 or 5’10. I hope one day I became profesional and go to ACB league because I’m from Spain. I’ve improved so much since I was hardly training, actually I hoope every day and hard training. I wish results come soon because my coach don’t really believe on me and I just average from 8 to 14 mins per game. Coach don’t let me to shoot opens shots and also to play 1v1. As soon I fuck up on d he quites me from the game. And I think I pm not bad.

  • @T_Alexander.
    @T_Alexander. Рік тому +1

    Yo Dakota I'm 14 and I just started playing basketball a year ago , right now I'm 5 "10.5 and I'm looking to make a career out of it. I'm actually decent but I see so many people my age or younger who are better than me < What should I do?

  • @tekulmao
    @tekulmao Рік тому

    You are the best

  • @amiralirefaei1905
    @amiralirefaei1905 11 місяців тому

    Im just turn 14 and im 5,5 but i think i can grow around 6,2 or 6,3 and im from turkey 🇹🇷 how can i meke to the nba like drafted??